Israel Gaza Rafah: Gaza ceasefire deal fails As Israel Attacks Rafah, Citizens Flee

Israel Gaza Rafah: Gaza ceasefire deal fails As Israel Intensify Attacks on Rafah, Citizens Flee

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza has escalated, with ceasefire talks reaching an impasse. As tensions rise, citizens in Rafah are fleeing for safety, and humanitarian aid operations are severely impacted.

Rafah Under Siege

• 110,000 Palestinians Flee: The Israeli military’s intensified attacks in Rafah, southern Gaza, have forced approximately 110,000 Palestinians to flee the city. The situation is dire, with constant bombardment and also fear gripping the population.
• “Medieval Siege”: Sam Rose, director of planning for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), also describes the situation as a “medieval siege.” Israel’s actions have left Gaza without aid, fuel, or supplies.
• Critical Entry Point Sealed: Israeli forces seized control of the Rafah border crossing. Effectively cutting off a crucial entry point for humanitarian aid. Without fuel and water, the situation is becoming increasingly desperate.

Gaza City Also Targeted

• Air Strikes and Fighting: Witnesses report air strikes and fighting in various neighborhoods of Gaza City. Zeitoun, Sabra, Nassr, Tal al-Hawa, and also the Shati refugee camp have all been hit.
• Family Home Hit: In central Gaza City, an Israeli strike on a family home also resulted in three deaths and five injuries, according to the Wafa news agency.

Ceasefire Talks and Stalled Negotiations

• No Deal Reached: Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas have ended without a resolution. The latest round of negotiations, mediated by Qatar, the United States, and also Egypt, failed to yield an agreement.
• Hamas’ Stance: Hamas asserts that the “ball is now completely” in Israel’s hands.
• Egypt’s Call for Flexibility: Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasizes the need for flexibilityFrom both sides to achieve a ceasefire and an exchange of captives held in Gaza.

As the conflict continues, civilians in Rafah face immense hardship, and the international community watches closely.